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Every mother knows that the scariest part of motherhood is fearing that her child is unsafe. My son, Zach, now …
I am writing to thank Sen. Grassley (R-IA) for meeting with me on Oct. 25 and pledging to support efforts …
The attorney general of Iowa backs Donald Trump for President. Four of the Iowa Congresspersons voted for Jim Jordan for …
Like so many others, I reacted with grief and shock upon hearing of the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry. …
We are being told Donald Trump leads Joe Biden in the polls for president of the United States. Wait just …
It nearly happened again! A government shutdown that would scare the daylights out of senior citizens believing they won’t get …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
On Oct. 24 the front page wasted, ahem, “spent” the majority of the front page with a color map of …
I am 81 years old. When I was in elementary school, we had drills where we hid under our desks …
I have heard opinions on both sides of the CR school bond vote since it’s defeat. I do appreciate comments …
I think what we got with the recent bond vote for Cedar Rapids is, ironically, a teachable moment for the …
The United States and the West are now engaging in a three-region war theater. Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Europe, Middle …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner — that “one day” of the year that we think about what we’re thankful …
I’ve read books and seen footage of the Holocaust. I saw and heard what Hamas did to Israeli civilians on …
Growing up in the Iowa City area gave me an appreciation for brick and mortar testaments to education in the …
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